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Ports and Terminals Apr, 29, 2025 0

“The Lack of State Planning Is Our Biggest Problem,” Says Patricio Junior

Patricio Junior is the investment director at Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), one of the world’s largest container terminal operators. The company, owned by MSC and international investment funds, is headquartered…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 28, 2025 0

Port Terminal Auction to Boost Competitiveness at the Port of Rio de Janeiro, One of Brazil’s Oldest and Most Strategic Ports

The private operator awarded the concession will be required to invest in expanding and modernizing the terminal’s facilities and implementing technological upgrades to ensure greater operational efficiency. Guanabara Bay, one…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 28, 2025 0

Death Toll Rises to 40 in Explosion at Iran’s Largest Commercial Port

The death toll has risen to 40 following a massive explosion that rocked one of Iran’s main ports on Saturday, the 26th. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the injured on…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 28, 2025 0

ANTAQ Updates Rules for Use of Port Areas with New Resolution

The National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ) has approved a new resolution updating the rules for exploiting areas and facilities within organized ports’ boundaries. Resolution No. 127-ANTAQ was approved during the…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 25, 2025 0

Brazil’s Port of Itaqui Unveils First National Decarbonization Plan at Intermodal Event

The Port of Itaqui, the largest public port in Brazil’s Northern Arc and the fourth largest in the country, officially launched its Decarbonization Plan on Wednesday (23) during Intermodal South…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 25, 2025 0

Port of Vitória Expands Capacity by 70% to Accommodate Larger Vessels

Following an upgrade to its operational capacity, the Vitória port complex—operated by Vports—can now receive ships of up to 83,000 tons, a significant increase from the previous limit of 70,000…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 25, 2025 0

Cargo Throughput at the Port of Maceió Rises Nearly 18% in Q1

The Port of Maceió Authority announced this Friday (25) a significant increase in cargo throughput for the first quarter of 2025 compared to last year. According to the data, total…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 25, 2025 0

CTLA Carries Out Strategic Operation at the Port of Santos

The Brazilian Air Force’s Logistics Transportation Center (CTLA) demonstrated its efficiency and coordination capabilities during a high-complexity logistics operation at the Port of Santos (SP). The mission involved the unloading,…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 25, 2025 0

Container Throughput at the Port of Santos Grows for the Third Consecutive Month

Container throughput at the Port of Santos grew for the third consecutive month in 2025, reaching 460,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in March—an increase of 1.2% compared to last year.…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 25, 2025 0

Port of Paranaguá Drives Billion-Reais Investments in New Terminal Auction

The Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), in partnership with the National Agency for Waterway Transportation (Antaq), will launch the first rounds of port terminal auctions on April 30 at…